Welkom goldmine smelting gold in South Africa

2009-03-20 08:06:23

The President Steyn goldmine in South Africa is known for its steady, reliant supply of gold: it produced 487,069 troy ounces of gold from 2004-2006, and bullion now sells for $947.00 /oz. Yet its 4,000 goldminers and their families starve because they don't get paid in time or only partially. What is going on here?

Welkom, Pres.Steyn gold mine